Yeah I am a tech but I have a switch that won't work after a few times of switching, it not the switch motor, checked all wiring can't find a loose wire.
Anyone have an idea?
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What kind of switch motor?
How are you activating the switch? (AIU, control that came with it, after market toggle?)
Are you using non-derailing?
We need more detail in order to help.
How are you activating the switch? (AIU, control that came with it, after market toggle?)
Are you using non-derailing?
We need more detail in order to help.
Jonathan,
If the switch stops working in one direction, I would look at the micro switches to make sure one isn't bad or just needs its arm bending slightly to make it click if your working on a Realtrax one.
If the switch stops working in one direction, I would look at the micro switches to make sure one isn't bad or just needs its arm bending slightly to make it click if your working on a Realtrax one.
It is an MTH switch, it only works a few times switching either direction. THen just will not switch at all, I removed it fcrom the layout and have been trying to get it to work by jumpering the contacts at the switch and nothing will happen after it swiches a few times, I tried another switch motor and have the same results, I'm ready to toss it.
I had the same problem for the last week with one of the Realtrax switches on my board. After several back to back throws, it sort of dies....won't throw, just hums and the light dims.
The last thing I tried worked. Moved a power lock on over one track section so I had room and moved the switch motor from the inside of the switch to the outside.
Cured it immediately. No idea why, but I think when I pull it up, I may find the magnet in the switch body is out slightly.
For now, I am leaving it where it is. You might want to try that.
Greg
The last thing I tried worked. Moved a power lock on over one track section so I had room and moved the switch motor from the inside of the switch to the outside.
Cured it immediately. No idea why, but I think when I pull it up, I may find the magnet in the switch body is out slightly.
For now, I am leaving it where it is. You might want to try that.
Greg
Jonathan,
The 2 micro switches are located inside the switch track itself. You have to remove the bottom plate of the switch to find them.
The 2 micro switches are located inside the switch track itself. You have to remove the bottom plate of the switch to find them.
Yes I know all of the componets are under the cover including a poly switch which heats up when there is a short accross the switch, protecting the switch motor. The problem is that the poly switch is defective on my switch, it heats up prematurely when activating the switch a few times, and then switch stops working untill it cools off and of course works again untill it gets hot.
quote:Originally posted by 0trainman:
It is an MTH switch, I'm ready to toss it.
No sense tossing it....just it where you can throw it manually. Still works I assume. Greg
No I am looking into a replacement poly switch from MTH, they don't have a part number for it but they do have the part.
